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Month: May 2026

Computers

Unstable software tests ripple through 55% of OpenStack projects, costing 1,156 developer days

May 26, 2026 Tech Xplore

In a study published in IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering, researchers from Kyushu University have found that “flaky tests,” which are unstable software tests that seem to randomly pass or fail, do not stay confined […]

Computers

GitHub workflows unlock what really speeds software innovation

May 25, 2026 Tech Xplore

In a bustling restaurant kitchen, efficiency requires more than just machines that wash dishes or chop vegetables. It requires a conductor to ensure the appetizer, main course, and dessert are prepared in the right sequence, […]

Math

New mathematical model suggests global population crash by 2064

May 25, 2026 Phys Org

In a new open-access study that I published with my late colleague Kostya Trachenko from Queen Mary University of London, I propose a surprisingly simple nonlinear mathematical equation that unifies 12,000 years of human population […]

Internet

Online age checks create a pointless privacy risk

May 25, 2026 Tech Xplore

When a bartender checks an ID, they quickly verify a customer’s date of birth and identity before serving them.This article was originally published on this website.

Math

Mathematicians solve decades-old mystery about the hidden order in high-dimensional randomness

May 24, 2026 Phys Org

Three mathematicians have laid out proof that solves a long-standing problem in mathematics. Even the mathematician—an Abel prize winner—that first posed the problem didn’t believe it would ever be solved. The solution provides insight into […]

Computers

Enhanced YOLO framework boosts 360-degree small-object detection to 90% accuracy

May 22, 2026 Tech Xplore

Omnidirectional cameras are widely popular as they capture a full 360-degree view. They are often utilized for surveillance, traffic analysis, and autonomous systems. But the same wide-angle vision also leads to a technical problem. Objects […]

Math

AI makes a major breakthrough in a math problem that had stumped experts for decades

May 22, 2026 Phys Org

For nearly 80 years, mathematicians have struggled to solve a classic geometry puzzle first posed by Paul Erdős in 1946: the planar unit distance problem. The question posed by the legendary Hungarian mathematician was, on […]

Computers

Researchers discover novel IT attacks—the defense mechanism is already operational

May 21, 2026 Tech Xplore

Researchers at the University of Stuttgart’s Institute of Information Security have developed a new security standard to counter a novel form of cyberattack—one they had previously identified themselves. The attacks specifically target web protocols used, […]

Math

When noisy decision-making becomes a strategic advantage

May 21, 2026 Phys Org

A new study shows that apparently erratic or “sloppy” behavior in strategic situations is not necessarily a mistake. Under certain conditions, being less sensitive to one’s own gains can become a long-term advantage.This article was […]

Internet

Google wants its search bar to act on your behalf in AI revamp

May 20, 2026 Tech Xplore

Google on Tuesday showed off new plans to turn its famous search bar into an AI assistant that can book restaurants, track news, and contact businesses—just by asking a question.This article was originally published on […]

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